3 Adamson St, Brighton

Agency Marshall White

Auctioneer: Steven Smith

Time: 10:30am

A crowd of approximately 20 people turned up this morning to watch the 1930’s home on 635 sq mt land Brighton in action. With an opening vendor bid of $3,200,000, the Auctioneer was met with only silence from the crowd. After referring to the vendor, there were still no further bids and the property subsequently passed in at $3,200,000. The current asking price is $3,500,000.

171 Scotchmer Street Fitzroy North

Auctioneer: Simon Shrimpton 

Agency: Jellis Craig

Time: 10:30am

A solid crowd of well over 60 people lined the street to watch the auction of the double fronted Victorian. An opening genuine bid of $1,500,000 was placed with a vendor bid of $1,520,000 submitted very soon after. Asking for $10,000 rises, five parties in total jumped in and took part of the aggressive bidding. With the property announced on the market at $1,625,000, the momentum continued and saw the hammer eventually fall at $1,870,000.

3 Stanley Street Richmond

Auctioneer Michael Wood

Agency: Marshall White

Time: 11:30am

This renovated Federation home drew a strong crowd well into the 60’s this morning. A genuine opening bid was placed at $2,900,000 and $25,000 rises followed soon after. Three parties competed for the property, with bids rising and falling in value throughout until the property was announced on the market at $3,200,000. As the auction began to lose momentum and auctioneer Michael Wood began to knock it down, a late fourth bidder entered the mix and knocked out his competition out with a series of large bids taking the final price to $3,380,000.

12 McNamara St, Beaumaris

Auctioneer Mark Blit

Agency: Hocking Stuart

Time: 11:30am

This updated 1970’s home on 588 sq mt land drew a solid crowd of approximately 60 people. With the formalities completed, Auctioneer Mark Blit was met with two keen competitors who opened the bidding at $1,250,000 and then traded blows in both $20,000 and $10,000 rises until they hit $1,350,000. The Agents were forced to refer to the vendor and upon their return, there were no further bids and the property was passed in to the highest bidder at $1,350,000. To their surprise, the highest bidder was not prepared to budge on their price and the Agents did extremely well to engage a third interested buyer who was in attendance and then negotiated a final sale price of $1,385,000.

20 Albert Crescent Surrey Hills

Auctioneer: Scott Patterson

Agency: Kay & Burton

Time: 1:00pm

The period home situated on a significant block of land attracted a 60 plus strong crowd. Bidding was slow to begin with which forced Scott Patterson to place a vendor bid of $2,400,000. With the crowd engaging soon after, two bidders exchanged bids with one party hesitating significantly and the other party counterbidding effectively. With the auction losing momentum, the agents referred back to the vendors and announced the property on the market at $2,650,000. A third party joined in however were easily fended off by their competition, eventually seeing the home knocked down at $2,720,000.

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13 Lambourne Street Surrey Hills

Agency Jellis Craig

Auctioneer: Richard James

Time: 10:00am

A crowd of approximately 40 came out to watch the Surrey Hills property in action today. With an opening vendor bid of $2,000,000, only a single genuine bid soon followed of $2,025,000. With no other buyers in sight, the auctioneer submitted a final vendor bid of $2,100,000 with the property subsequently passing in. The current asking price is $2,320,000.

76 Kambrook, Caulfield North

Agency: Jellis Craig

Auctioneer: Mark Staples

Time: 11:00am

Approximately 50 people turned up and filled out the front driveway of the Edwardian home. There was a genuine opening bid of $930,000 and competitive bidding soon followed. Within a minute, the property was announced on the market at $1,100,000 as two parties, both of which were young couples fired $10,000 rises at each other. Two more parties joined the fray with a young family eventually taking the keys at $1,160,000.

3 Rothesay Avenue Malvern East

Agency: Marshall White

Auctioneer: John Bongiorno

Time: 12:00pm

A strong crowd of 70 people attended the auction of the beautifully renovated home. An opening bid of $2,625,000 kicked the auction into gear with 3 bidders contesting the property. Bidding climbed in $10,000 rises to $2,990,000 with all 3 parties contesting simultaneously. With the price stalling at $2,990,000, the Auctioneer referred to the vendor and returned announcing it on the market. With no further advances the property sold to the highest bidder for $2,990,000.

478 George Street, Fitzroy

Agency Collin Simms

Auctioneer Andrew Simondson

Time: 1:30pm

70 people gathered outside the double fronted period home to see the fate of 478 George St, Fitzroy. Auctioneer Andrew Simondson had his work cut out for him today with the hammer eventually falling 45 minutes after the auction started. With an opening genuine bid of $1,700,000, 2 bidders initially battled it out and got the property on the market at $1,885,000. As one of the bidders bowed out, a third contestant entered the competition and raised the price of the property almost half a million dollars through a relentless series of bids ranging anywhere between $500 to $3,000. Neither party seemed like they would yield with the bidding steadily climbing, yet neither party resorting to large knock out bids – instead both opting for small rises. After a gruelling battle and the price sitting at $2,326,000, the party that seemed most certain to win abruptly announced they were at their limit and bowed out. With the contract finally hitting Andrew’s hand, the property was sold for $2,326,000 to the adulation’s of the crowd.

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13 Dalmor Avenue, Ormond

Agency: Gary Peer

Auctioneer Phillip Kingston

Time: 10:30am

A crowd of around 40 people turned out for the auction of the renovated home and they were ushered inside the property to hold the auction due to the impending rain. Auctioneer Phillip Kingston opened the bidding up with a vendor bid of $1,950,000 only to be met with a single genuine bid of $1,960,000. With no other genuine bidders, the property was passed in to the highest and only bidder. The property sold later after auction for an undisclosed price with all parties very happy with the result.

22 Kingsley Street Camberwell

Agency: Marshall White

Auctioneer: Hamish Tostevin

Time: 11:30am

A massive crowd of well over 100 people came out to watch the auction of the stunning period home. The crowd were treated to some fantastic action and with a genuine opening bid of $2,420,000 being submitted almost immediately after the pre-auction formalities. The property was announced on the market with the second bid of $2,500,000 which then spurred some of the most competitive bidding we have ever seen. 6 bidders emerged and were all competing simultaneously. The price rocketed past its reserve and then saw 4 bidders drop out of the race. The remaining 2 parties gradually ran out of momentum with the bids going as low as $1,000 rises. The hammer finally fell at $3,190,000 to the relief of the winning party.

124 Albert Street, Seddon

Agency: Jas Stephens

Auctioneer: Craig Stephens

Time: 1:00pm

A sizeable crowd of nearly 60 people turned out to watch the hammer fall on this amazing property. The auctioneer Craig Stephens opened the bidding up with a vendor bid of $1,600,000 and a Buyers Advocate gave him a rise of $20,000 soon after. Both the Advocate and his sole competitor bid against each other in a series of quick bids, with the Advocate eventually gaining the upper hand. With the property still not on the market and the bidding halted, the agents referred back to the vendor and for their instructions. Upon returning, a 3^rd bidder entered the competition and the property was announced on the market at $1,850,000. The Advocate eventually conceded and the new owner took the keys home at $1,870,000.

122 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy

Agency: Nelson Alexander

Auctioneer: Arch Staver

Time: 2:00pm

A crowd well into the 80’s turned out to view the auction of this incredible inner-north period home. Despite the significant crowd of onlookers and the Auctioneer’s best attempts to engage some bidders, there were no genuine bidders and the property passed in on a vendor bid of $3,200,000. The status of the sale is unknown.

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9 Avalon Road Armadale

Agency: Marshall White

Auctioneer: Justin Long

Time: 10:30am

A substantial crowd of 70 people lined the leafy streets to watch the modern residence go under the hammer. With the sun beginning to warm up the crowd, auctioneer Justin Long finished up his formalities and immediately opened the bidding up with a vendor bid of $4,800,000. A man in a suit flanked by supporters answered the auctioneers calls for bids, with a $5,000,000 opening bid. It took time but his competition eventually appeared in the form of another man on the other side of the crowd. His competition was quick to try and break down the bids, calling for as little as $10,000 bids at the start of the auction. The 2 men battled it out utilising different tactics, one went for large rises whilst the other went for the minimum. With the property announced on the market at $5,420,000, the price continued to climb until it hit $5,840,000 and the opening bidder taking home the keys.

3 Lloyd Street Malvern East

Agency Marshall White

Auctioneer: John Bongiorno

Time: 11:30am

The renovated post war home drew a large crowd of approximately 60 people who packed into the front yard to watch the hammer go down. After auctioneer John Bongiorno handed it over to the crowd for their participation, he was met with silence. A vendor bid was placed at $2,600,000 however still there were no participants. With the crowd silent, the property was formally passed in and the asking price is now $2,850.000.

84 Shields Street Flemington

Agency: Nelson Alexander

Auctioneer: Ryan Currie

Time: 1:00pm

The renovated double fronted Flemington home drew a crowd of 40 which congregated on the sunny street to watch the hammer go down. With a hopeful punter trying to start the auction with a low bid of $1,000,000, auctioneer Ryan Currie responded in turn with a vendor bid at $1,500,000.

Despite the weather and the auctioneer’s enthusiasm, it was difficult to get the crowd energised and only after referring back to the vendor did the bidders emerge. 3 in total participated, a man buying on behalf of another, a couple and a mother all competing simultaneously with the property announced on the market at $1,650,000. All 3 parties continued to battle it out until it became a 2-party race, with the couple becoming the eventual winner at $1,810,000.

42 Edward Street Brunswick

Agency Nelson Alexander

Auctioneer: Duncan McPherson

Time: 2:00pm

The renovated double fronted period home drew a solid crowd of 50 people. Basking in the mild afternoon sun, they listened to auctioneer Duncan McPherson run through the formalities before handing it over to the crowd. Kicking the bidding off with a vendor bid of $1,400,000, the crowd stood in silence as the participants remained tight lipped. After referring back to the vendors and returning, the crowd still remained silent and with the property about to be passed in, a single genuine bid was placed at $1,425,000. With no further genuine bids, the property was passed in on a single genuine bid and is currently being negotiated.

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117 Roseneath Street Clifton Hill

Agency: Nelson Alexander

Auctioneer: Arch Staver

Time: 10:00am

With a recently completed renovation, 117 Roseneath Street managed to draw a crowd of over 30 people despite the brutal winds that took over Melbourne today. Onlookers filled the house admiring its architectural merit which auctioneer Arch Staver highlighted during his pre-auction speech. Handing it then over to the crowd, it was met with silence and the auctioneer got things moving with a vendor bid of $1,500,000. It would prove to be a tough auction to get moving with only 2 parties getting involved trading $10,000 bids until the auction stalled at $1,610,000 and the property was passed in to the highest bidder. The status of the sale is unknown.

384 Canning Street, Carlton North

Agency: Hocking Stuart

Auctioneer: Scott McElroy

Time: 11:00am

With nearly 40 people spread across the grassy boulevard of Canning Street, it seemed as through the single fronted period home would generate strong interest. After auctioneer Scott McElroy finished up the formalities, he then handed it over to the crowd. Like many auctions, it was difficult to get the crowd to open the bidding which then forced Scott to place a vendor bid of $1,550,000. A man on his own traded bids with another family and then a third man decided to also jump in. With the price hitting $1,650,000, the parties decided to withdraw, and the property passed into the family. It later sold to them for $1,690,000 through negotiations.

85 Evans Street, Port Melbourne

Agency: Marshall White

Auctioneer: Kaine Lanyon

Time: 12:30pm

The little Evans Street home proved to be popular with 4 bidders turning out to battle for the property. Auctioneer Kaine Lanyon opened the bidding up with a vendor bid of $900,000 and soon after, a battle emerged between a couple and a woman flanked by friends. With the property announced on the market at $1,050,000, the couple tapped out and the woman’s next challenger took their place. She made short work of him with confident counterbids and he soon backed out, only to be replaced by the couple who came back with renewed vigour. The woman eventually stopped bidding and it seemed as though the couple would win the property, however a fresh 4^th bidder came in late and with only a few short bids, took the keys home at $1,175,000.

41 Imbros Street Hampton

Agency: Hocking Stuart

Auctioneer: Stephen Tickell

Time: 1:30pm

A massive crowd of well over 100 people gathered in the backyard of the Hampton home to see the hammer fall. Auctioneer Stephen Tickell didn’t have to wait long for the bidders to emerge with the auction opening up at $1,900,000 by a man standing on his own. He battled it out with another couple obscured behind the huge crowd and the property was announced on the market not long after at $2,200,000. A third contender soon jumped in with the 3 parties fighting it out, but the man on his own confidently counterbid both of his opponents with one of them dropping out soon after. A 4^th bidder momentarily entered the fray but was smothered out by the other parties quickly. The man on his own fended off his competition calmly with the property soaring well past its reserve and the keys being taken for $2,510,000.

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9 Vine Street Carnegie

Time: 10:00am

Agency: Woodards

Auctioneer: Ruth Roberts

With Koornang Reserve next door filled with soccer players, another group of spectators huddled outside the front of 9 Vine Street in Carnegie to watch a different kind of competition. Auctioneer Ruth Roberts went through the formalities and passed it over to the crowd, with a hopeful bidder placing an opening bid of $950,000. Whilst she was awarded a chocolate house for opening the auction up, it was well below the quote range and the auctioneer placed a vendor bid of $1,300,000. Not long after, 2 more parties jumped in and a woman flanked by children was bidding confidently against her opposition, a pair of men. It would prove to be a long auction with the 2 groups trading blows until the property was announced on the market at $1,520,000 after 30 minutes of competition.

With the rises slowly breaking down to as little as $1,000 and the woman still holding the auction – it appeared she would finally take the keys after a long drawn out battle. With the auctioneer about to knock it down at $1,580,000, a fourth party stepped in. Despite renewed competition, the woman remained steadfast and counterbid effectively with the property being knocked down to her for the final price of $1,630,000.

12 Wood St Bentleigh

Time: 11:00am

Agency: Hocking Stuart

Auctioneer: Nick Renna

With icy winds blasting the street, only a small group of 20 braved the elements to watch the auction of the 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car residence.

Auctioneer Nick Renna had his work cut out for him as the winds intensified throughout the pre-auction and the crowd shivered in whatever shelter they could. With the formalities briskly run through, he handed it over to the crowd only to be met with the sounds of the intense winds. With a lack of participation, he was forced to place a vendor bid of $1,500,000.

Despite the vendor bid, there were to be no genuine bids and the property was formally passed in for negotiations with any willing parties. The asking price for the property is $1,650,000.

124 Abbott Street Sandringham

Time: 12:30

Agency: Buxton

Auctioneer: Mark Earle

A huge crowd of 90 turned out to watch the auction of the quaint Tudor home, which was reminicint of a church in design and internally had been renovated.

With the formalities finished, a Buyers Advocate opened the bidding up confidently at $1,275,000 – well within the quote range. He was responded to by a young couple, who made it clear they wanted it far more than anyone else and put in an enormous rise of $125,000. The crowd and auctioneer were understandably shocked and the property was announced on the market with only 2 bids. With the Buyers Advocate knocked out, a third party entered the competition against the young couple.

The bids rose and fell frequently, with the young couple attempting multiple knock out bids to shake their competition. As the price continued to climb, both parties began to deliberate more and more between bids. Finally, the young couple conceded defeat and the hammer was knocked down at $1,651,000.

The purchaser of the property had been liaising with agents but had not physically seen the property up until several minutes before the auction.

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27 Leander Road Footscray

Agency: Village Real Estate

Auctioneer: Gerard Hannan

Time: 10:00am

60 people shivered through the cold morning to watch the auction of the single fronted Victorian. Village Real Estate’s Gerald Hannan had no trouble warming up the crowd and not long after the formalities were finished did the bidding start. Kicking off with a vendor bid at $850,000, 2 parties fought it out seeing the price rise quickly until it was announced on the market at $935,000. With one party bowing out at $970,000, a Buyers Advocate joined the fray. With a series of confident $1,000 rises, the Advocate took the final price of the property to $991,000 and secured it.

3 Millicent Avenue Toorak

Agency: Kay & Burton

Auctioneer Gerald Delany

Time: 11:00am

A large crowd lined the street of Millicent Avenue to watch the sale of the elegant period home. Auctioneer Gerald Delany delivered the formalities quickly as he knew that the Millicent Avenue property needed no introduction.

Handing it over to the crowd, he was met with silence which forced him to place an opening vendor bid of $2,800,000. With the crowd tight lipped, the agents referred back to the vendor and upon their return, the action finally started. 2 parties engaged, traded bids and the property was announced on the market at $3,000,000. With consistent bidding from both parties, the price continued to climb until the hammer fell at $3,210,000. The Auctioneer and crowd then welcomed Toorak’s newest residents.

3 Hampton Court Ivanhoe

Agency: Miles

Auctioneer: James Davies

Time: 12:00pm

A crowd numbering in the 60’s lined the streets of the quiet cul-de-sac in Ivanhoe. Once the formalities had been completed, the auctioneer immediately opened the auction up with a vendor bid of $2,200,000 before handing it over the crowd for their participation.

The auctioneer had his work cut out for him as the bidders refused to engage, forcing the auction to drag out. His persistence paid off with a young couple jumping in at $2,225,000. Immediately after, a Buyers Advocate responded with a $25,000 rise. The two parties traded $25,000 rises and not long after, the property was announced on the market at $2,350,000.

With both parties now playing for keeps, only one further bid of $10,000 followed from the Buyers Advocate which in turn pushed the young couple out of the race. The hammer fell and the Advocate secured the property for $2,360,000.

74 Aberdeen Street Prahran

Agency Hocking Stuart

Auctioneer: Andrew James

Time: 1:30pm

With crowds in the 70’s filling the narrow street, it seemed as though the cleverly designed Prahran home was going to sell quickly. With the auctioneer finishing the formalities, he enthusiastically passed it onto the crowd for their participation. With bidding starting at $1,250,000 , 2 parties traded blows seeing the price climb to $1,360,000 before one of the parties bowed out. Despite this, the property was still not declared on the market and with no further bidding, the property was passed into the hands of the highest bidder at $1,360,000. After negotiations, the property later sold for $1,402,500.

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25 Merton Street, Albert Park

Agency: Marshall White

Auctioneer: Oliver Bruce

Agent’s expected price range: $3,100,000 – $3,400,000

Date: Saturday 8th of July 2017 10:30am

Over 70 people braved the cold and gathered on Merton Street to watch the grand Victorian terrace go under the hammer. The renovated home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a double lock up garage is part of the longest row of terraces in Victoria (16 in total). With the formalities finished, the auctioneer passed it over to the crowd for their participation only to be met with silence. An opening vendor bid of $3,300,000 was placed and still no one engaged forcing the agents to refer to the vendor. Upon returning, there were still no genuine bids and the property was passed in at $3,300,000. Currently a price is being negotiated on the property.

13 Loch Street, Yarraville

Agency: Biggin Scott

Auctioneer: Tristan Tomasino 

Agent’s expected price range: $1,000,000 – $1,100,000

Date: Saturday 8th of July 2017 11:30am

Neighbours and onlookers gathered on the quiet street of only 18 houses to watch the hammer go down on 13 Loch Street Yarraville. Nearly 60 people gathered as the auctioneer went through the particulars of sale. With the introduction complete, he handed it over to the crowd whom stayed silent.

With an opening vendor bid at $1,000,000 kicking off the auction, a young man flanked by family members joined in with a $20,000 rise. 2 more participants responded and with all 3 parties bidding the property was announced on the market at $1,150,000. One of the bidders in particular remained calm in the face of his competition, repeatedly breaking the bids down. His persistence paid off with his competition being squeezed out with $5,000 and $1,000 bids until the hammer finally fell at $1,172,000.

17 Pickett Street, Footscray

Agency: Trimson Partners

Auctioneer: Philip Mazzella

Agent’s expected price range: $1,250,000 – $1,350,000

Date: Saturday 8th of July 2017 12:30pm

Onlookers numbering into the 30’s shivered in the cold to watch the auction of the single fronted Victorian. The 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom property that is currently being used as a doctors clinic sits on 300sqm of land and has development potential. With the formalities finished, the auctioneer handed it over to the crowd for their participation. An opening vendor bid placed at $1,000,000 failed to kick start the auction with a second vendor bid at $1,075,000 placed after. Without any genuine bids, the property passed in. An undisclosed price was negotiated shortly after by the agents.

112 Wattle Valley Road, Camberwell

Agency: Buxton

Auctioneer: Steve Hatzi

Agent’s expected price range: $1,500,000 – $1,600,000

Date: Saturday 8th of July 2017 2:00pm

With cars lining both sides of the street, a crowd of nearly 80 swelled outside the entrance of the Camberwell dwelling. The home on 800sqm of land drew strong numbers, with 4 bidders engaging in the auction.

An opening bid of $1,950,000 started the auction off strongly and set the tone; within 5 bids the property was announced on the market at $2,200,000. As the price climbed, 2 of the parties bowed out leaving only 2 bidders. With the price sitting at $2,275,000, one of the contenders submitted a $1,000 bid only to be countered with a $24,000 rise taking the property to $2,300,000.

It seemed as though the house was about to be knocked down however, 2 parties at the end seemed unsure if they would re-engage forcing the auction to continue. After several tense minutes and multiple warnings, the auctioneer, knocked the property down at $2,300,000.

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65 Karma Ave, Malvern East

Agency: Marshall White

Auctioneer: Daniel Wheeler

Agent’s expected price range: $2,000,000 – $2,200,000

Date: Saturday 1^st of July 2017 10:30am

A sizeable crowd numbering close to 60 stood in the frigid winter sunshine to witness the auction of the 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 carpark Spanish Mission home. With the formalities finished, the auctioneer passed it over to the crowd for their participation. However, they were reluctant to engage with the auctioneer, which then forced him to place an opening vendor bid at $1,900,000. With the crowd still silent and despite the agent’s best attempts, there were no genuine bids and the property passed in at $1,900,000. The asking price is $2,100,000.

17 Trevelyan St, Elsternwick

Agency: Biggin Scott

Auctioneer: Bill Stavrakis

Agent’s expected price range: $2,100,000 – $2,300,000

Date: Saturday 1^st of July 2017 12:00pm

With close to 60 people lining the fences of the school across from the family home, it appeared the property was going to be hotly contested. The auctioneer prompted the crowd to commence the bidding but he was met with absolute silence. He was forced to kick things off on a vendor bid of $2,000,000 but there was still no response from the crowd. The agents then referred inside to the vendor and upon returning, they were met with a single genuine bid of $2,050,000. As there was no further participation from the crowd, the property passed in to the lone bidder to be further negotiated. The result is still currently undisclosed.

84 Bowen Cres, Carlton North

Agency: Nelson Alexander

Auctioneer: Colin Abbas

Agent’s expected price range: $2,350,000 – $2,500,000

Date: Saturday 1^st of July 2017 1:00pm

A sizeable crowd numbering close to 70 lined up in front of the park opposite the 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms 2 car period home. Sitting on nearly 400sqm of land across from Princes Park, the competition was strong with 3 bidders competing seriously for the property. It opened at $2,350,000 and all parties traded blows with the property being announced on the market at $2,400,000 before finally seeing the hammer go down at $2,530,000 to a young family.

6 Addison St, Moonee Ponds

Agency: Jellis Craig

Auctioneer: John Morello

Agent’s expected price range: $1,500,000 – $1,600,000

Date: Saturday 1^st of July 2017 2:00pm

A crowd numbering 60 people gathered on the tree lined street to witness the auction of ‘Olinda’ which is a 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms renovated Victorian residence. With the auctioneer finishing the formalities, the crowd were slow to engage and only after a vendor bid of $1,500,000 did the bidders participate. 2 groups fought for the property right from the start with a range of $5,000 and $10,000 bids. Finally, a third party standing on his own entered the race and beat his competition and securing the property for $1,810,000.

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1/2 Windermere Cres, Brighton
Agency: Nick Johnstone
Auctioneer: Nick Johnstone
Agent’s expected price range: $1,500,000 – $1,650,000
Date: Thursday 22nd of June at 5.00pm

A crowd of approximately 15 people turned out on the cold, winter night to see the hammer fall on the 3 bedroom Brighton unit. With the auctioneer finishing his formalities, a man standing on his own opened the auction with a genuine bid of $1,000,000 – to which the auctioneer immediately responded with a vendor bid of $1,400,000. The auction stalled and it appeared certain that it was going to pass in but at the last moment, the original bidder placed another bid of a $10,000 rise which then prompted a second party to enter the auction with a $30,000 rise. With the rises erratically jumping in value, each party traded rises blows until it was announced on the market at $1,450,000. The bidding continued with the original contender emerging as the victor with a final bid of $1,555,000.

16 Carolyn St, Hampton
Agency: Charlton King
Auctioneer: TBC
Agent’s expected price range: $1,500,000 – $1,620,000 
Date: Saturday 24th of June at 11.00am

The sun-drenched morning attracted a strong crowd of 40 people who turned up to witness how the large home encompassing 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 cars and a swimming pool would fare. The Auctioneer did not receive an opening bid from crowd and then kicked off the bidding with a vendor bid of $1,580,000. He did well to try extract another bid but soon discovered that no one was willing to participate. After referring to the vendor, there were still no genuine bids until the last minute when a Buyers Advocate placed the first and only bid of the day at $1,590,000. The property passed in to the Buyers Advocate and then sold for $1,600,000.

11 Athelstane Gve, Ivanhoe
Agency: Jellis Craig
Auctioneer: Sam Rigopoulos
Agent’s expected price range: 1,950,000 – $2,145,000
Date: Saturday 24th of June at 11.00am

A huge crowd of nearly 80 people lined the street for the 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 2 garage family home. With the formalities concluded, the auction was passed over to the crowd and a man standing confidently at the back of the crowd opened the auction with a bid of $2,000,000. His opponents were spread amongst the crowd and each of them fired their bids against him however, he was resolute and confidently returned fire to each of the 3 challengers. With the property on the market at $2,300,000, the man continued to fend off other hopefuls as they progressively dropped out of contention. As the price hit $2,380,000, his last challenger bowed out and the auctioneer dropped the hammer and welcomed him to the neighbourhood.

44 McKinley Ave, Malvern
Agency: Jellis Craig
Auctioneer: Andrew McCann
Agent’s expected price range: $2,850,000 – $3,000,000
Date: Saturday 24th of June at 12.00pm

A crowd numbering in the 60’s fronted to see the double-fronted Victorian home in action. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 carparks, it proved to be popular with 4 bidders fighting it out to vie for the home. Kicking the auction off at $2,750,000, 2 bidders traded $10,000 rises before the momentum slowed and one of them bowed out just after the property hit it’s reserve price of $3,000,000. Another bidder then engaged which caused the auction to gain momentum yet again with the rises swapping from $1,000 to $5,000 increments. Finally, a fourth and final bidder entered the auction, knocking his opponents out with $10,000 rises before being announced the new owner of the residence at $3,190,000.

23 Leonard St, Northcote
Agency: Jellis Craig
Auctioneer: Sam Rigopoulos
Agent’s expected price range: $1,300,000 – $1,400,000
Date: Saturday 24th of June at 1.00pm

A sizeable crowd numbering close to 60 stood in the winter sunshine to witness the auction of the 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom renovated Victorian home. With the formalities finished, the auctioneer passed it over to the crowd for their participation, however they were reluctant to engage with the auctioneer which then forced him to place a vendor bid at $1,250,000. With the crowd still silent, yet another vendor bid was placed at $1,275,000. Despite the agent’s best attempts, there were no genuine bids and the property passed in at $1,275,000. The asking price is now $1,350,000.

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